Caseworker II (Social Service Worker)

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Lehi, UT

2d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Caseworker II's are fully trained and exercise independent judgment and discretion while working under the supervision of a licensed professional in either assessing human service needs for children, youth, elderly adults, developmentally and/or intellectually disabled individuals, or providing substance abuse counseling to clients in a correctional facility or state institution. Employee recommends appropriate care or intervention, documents client/inmate progress, compiles case histories and prepares other related reports. Develops treatment plans and documents progress. May perform field investigations and determine actions or decisions governing a client's situation. May investigate abuse, exploitation and/or neglect referrals and recommend appropriate actions affecting the client's well-being and social functioning. May coordinate provider services and ensure the quality of services for clients. May perform 24-hour on-call services under supervisor's direction. May require licensure as a Social Service Worker. Generally, at the Department of Corrections the best qualified individuals for this job will have obtained certification as a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor. Some employees within this title may work in a correctional environment with an inmate population.

Requirements

Is licensed as a Social Service Worker in the state of Utah
Has one year or more of professional experience working with people with disabilities
Demonstrates sensitivity, tact, and professionalism when interacting with others
Skilled in professional facilitation and staff training
Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex information and communicate it clearly in writing
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Compose and produce reports, documents and related material
Use State or agency-specific software application program(s)
Observe details at close range and at a distance
Observe physical conditions, behavior or surroundings for potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
Hear sounds that may indicate potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity
Certification as a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (preferred for Department of Corrections roles)

Responsibilities

Organizing and scheduling annual Individual Program Planning (IPP) for up to 70 individuals.
Writing annual evaluations for the IPP.
Teaching, training, and gathering new information on rights for people with disabilities.
Participating as a team member on the Treatment Team.
Coordinating legal and guardianship issues for assigned caseload.
Individual Rights advocate. Train individuals and staff, monitors for rights violations, resolves individuals grievances, attends Human Right meetings and coordinates other meetings.
Protected Health Information (PHI). Trains employees and staff on PHI, gets guardians to complete PHI consent forms.
Admissions, transfers and discharges. Attends admission meetings as assigned, completes necessary evaluations, coordinates transfers and discharges, writes discharge summaries.
Assist with funeral and end of life planning. Coordinating with the guardian and family at the time of death. Provide education and resources for staff.